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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
FAIRFIELD.

Work at the Kennehec Framing Company's
mill began last week. They are having lum.
Der sent from Houlton, the freight being
less than from Gardlner.-F. E. Vickery is
soon to engage in the clothing business BE
will occupy the store owned by him on Main
s,reet-Some fine looking horses were on
our streets Saturday. trot on the ice was
the occasion.-Hon. S. A. Nye has some
very fine horses, among which is pair of
bav colts that promise to make fast trotters.
Village schools close this week.-The
Universalist society hold a levee and fair
Thursday and Friday of this week and will
as usual give a first class entertainment.
They have made a large variety of useful
and fancy articles Bishop Walden, who is
to preside at the coming Maine Methodist
conference at Waterville in April, is now in
the State, and our people will have the good
fortune to hear him next Friday night.
reception will be given him.-The Baptist
society gave concert and supper last week,
at which they cleared over $50. This socie-
ty is in prosperous condition and their
pastor, Rev Mr. Curtis, is very popular
The Fairfield Furniture Co are doing large
business this winter. They send large lot
to the Provinces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
GA KftIN T.. II.

Messrs Chas. Lawrence and V. r. Beedle
went to Boston yesterday on business con-
nected with the kindling wood factory.
The Independent Ice Company shipped a
lot of horses and mules which have been
working on the ice tins winter, from South
Gardiner to Washington, ID. c., yesterday.
Frank A. Reed went to Montreal yesterday
and Jim Cusick goes today to witness the car
nivsl.
Mr.. W. d. Harrington went to Portland
yesterday on a business trip
Ernest Parsheley assistant post master
was summoned to Portland yesterday as a
witness in the State vs.. Hanscom case, as
were several others.
Frank Leighton. employed by the Hol
lingsworth & Whitney Paper company, re-
Gently fell from a ladder to the floor, dis
lance of Is feet, resulting in spraned
wrist.
A. J. Packard who works in Barstow &
Nickerson grist mill, had the back of his
right hand injured lately by accidently catch
ing II in the gearing.
A case of desiilution is reported on Liberty
street. The mother and two children are
shoeless and other articles are instantly
needed
The directors of the Building and Loan AS
sociation have decided to have a public
meeting at G. A. r. Hall, February 18th, at
which all the methods of the business will be
explained to those who are present
The w. C. Huntey Kindling Wood com
psny shipped 81, ITO bundles of wood from
their factory at South Gardiner last week.
They propose to ship 10000 this week.
The Great Falls Ice company intended to
load several cars at South Gardiner with
horses and mules this forenoon and forward
them to Washington. ID. c.
The business or VIM II. Moore, the man
ufacturer OF bed stats, etc, still remains
prosperous although at this time of the year
1t is generally dull, in fact we know of one
concern who has been obliged to close their
mill on account of lack of orders. He has
several orders to fulfill one of them being an
order for three car loads of stats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

ORPHEUs SOCIETY CONCERT.


The Orpheus Society, organized the first
Of the season for the cultivation OF vocal
music IN this city, and which has made such
rapid progress conducted by Mr.. Clarence A.
Marshall, gave its first concert before large
audience in Granite Hall last evening, and
one of the chief features was its success.
There was a chorus of over 80 trained voices,
among the number being nearly all the best
vocal musicians of the city. The effect in
and imposing, and Mr.. Marshall may well
feel proud But the presence of Mrs. Ii. e
H. Carter, soprano, and Mrs Shepard, plan
ist, added immensely to the enjoyment of the
audience. Mrs. Carter sang deliciously, and
her voice was never heard TO better advant-
age She was encored at each appearance.
Mrs Shepard was a perfect pianist and a
great favorite. The Chickering Quartette
did themselves much credit, excelling some
of the Boston talent which has been seen here
Of late.
OF the excellent dramatic company which
appears here Feb. 10Th in Irene. the Hugue-
not Captaiu,' the New York Star SAYS
William Redmund proved himself great
romantic actor and Mrs. Thomas Barry was
fully up to the standard of her professional
reputation, which is accorded the highest
nraise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
WORK OF THE COMMITTEES.
EDUCATION.

Inc Committee on Education heard
Messrs. Eli Jones of China: Timntbv d..
sey of North Berwick; Charles Jcnss -,
inthrop and Mary Ann Nichols of Vas.aI'
ooro' members of the Society of Friend.
VINO spoke IN favor of the resolve making an
annual appropriation OF 5000 for Oak Grove
SEMINARY OF Vassalboro. Two deaf mp,es
appeared IN favor of establishing State daa 8
ana dumb school. Mr. Thomas Task ~
lot'iand also spoke in regard to the matter
niaAing explanations relative to the deaf and
aamo institution at Portland. Renresenta.
1--WE Gagnon advocated the placing of French
vile on the same footing as other towns in
regard to free high schools. Gen. Butler of
iampden spoke in favor of the Hamndan
Academy.
voted ought to pass on the petition appro-
priating $500 year for the Hampden Acad
envy; to allow the town of Hampden to raise
mol more than $1,000 to assist the academy ::
20 authorize the trustees of China Academy
10 convey real estate t. the school districts.
INTERIOR WATERS
Voted leave to withdraw on the petition m
prevent the throwing of sawdust Int, the
Damariscotta river; leave to withdraw ON
Tue resolve appropriating a sum to clear the
channel of the river; ought to pass on the
petition OF Edward Kicker of Poland Springs
LOT the right to navigate certain ponds for 10
years; to grant F. w. Lincoln charter to
erect and maintain a wrecking boom in the
Ponobscot river.
COMMITTEE ON TowNs.
Voted to change the spelling of the name
of the town of Goldsborough to Goldsboro ::
leave to Withdraw on the petition of certain
Inhabitants of StacyviIle plantation to be an
nexed to the town of Patten; ought to pass
on the petition of certain inhabitants of the
town OF Eaton to be annexed to the town of
Danforth, the remainder of the town to be-
come town under the name of Forest CITY
WAYS AND BRIDGES.
Voted to extend the time of the Solon
Bridge GO. five years and allow them to re-
duce the width of the bridge from "a to 20
feet; to recommend an appropriation of $500
IN aid of the Monticello bridge; to recon-
mend an appropriation of $500 for removing
ledge in Frenchvilie; to table petition for
bridge in Washbur1; legislation inexpedi-
ent on petition to prevent the building of
road fences with stumps.
JUDICIARY
Ought to pass on a bill relating to the
Pope Manufacturing Co. ought to pass on
an act relating to the pollution OF upper and
lower Haddock ponds; same on an act rela
tive to the taking of water from these ponds.
LEGAL AFFAIRS
Ought to pass on charter of Belfast Water
Co.; same on an act to enlarge the jurisdic-
ton of the Municipal Court of Portland
same on an act to incorporate the Mt. Desert
Canoe Club.
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
! Voted to decrease thu State valuation OF
Eastport rs per cent. to reduce by 800 600
the valuation Of the town of Pembroke; to
grant $347 SO to the city of Rockland.
LABOR
| The committee will report Looney's bill
substantially, eight voting In favor. Messrs,
Gushee and Burns will probably bring in a
minority report in favor of the Heath bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
SUPERIOR COURT.
February Term. 1887.

MONDAY, Feb. 7.
No. 224. VIM. A. Rhodes VS.. Geo. w.
Brown ct ais. NJ. s. Holway attorney for
plaintiff. Il. w. Whitehouse attorney for
defendant. Action on an account annexed
for S26 So The plaintiff claims to hold
James B. Russell as a partner of Geo. w.
Brown while in the "gum drop" business on
the east side of the river in this city. The
larger portion of the bill is for labor per-
formed upon the building preparing for The
manufacture of gum drops. The Brown gum
drop humbug will be remembered by the cit
liens of this vicinity The defense is a de-
NAL of copartnership and also that portion
OF the articles mentioned in the bill must
have been obtained by Brown on his private
account. The testimony is closed and the
Judge will charge the jury in the morning.
TUESDAY. Feb. 8
Rhodes vs.. Brown & Russell. Verdict for
plaintiff against Russell for Sl7.75
No. 1893. Granville Sanborn VS.. f. Lester
Robinson. +. f. Beane attorney for plain
tlf. j. II. Potter attorney for defendant.
Action on an account annexed for one top
buggy $50 The defendant claims as a de-
iense that he was minor at the time be
bought the buggy, and further that the buggy
was of little or no value at the time of the
purchase. Verdict for the defendant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
Augusta District Ministerial Association.
WINTHROP, Feb. s.

WINTHROP, Feb. s.
Inc attendance of clergymeu and laymen
at the Augusta district Ministerial As,ocia.
ton was still larger, Tuesday morning The
prospects for an interesting and profitable
session are excellent.
The opening meeting TUESDAY Of nraver
and praise, occurred at9 o'clock cond,o,.a
oy Rev. W. II. Foster of East Livermore. A
goodly number participated. including Bisbop
walden, Rev. Stephen Allen, d. D.. and the
venerable Rev. d. B Randall. one of the
the pest known clergymen and temperance
workers IN Maine. The Association N eeti n Q
convened at 10 o'clock, the elder Of ,hi, djs
trict, presiding. The forenoon was devoted
10 reports from the various charges for the
present conference year by the clergymen
rom different localities. Some thirty were
reported, showing the condition of the
churches throughout the district, the whole
being In good condition. Revival work i. in
progress. these reports occupied the entire
forenoon. Tine afternoon was given TO the
consideration of various topics of interest
The afternoon session opened with a praver
by Kew. +. w. Berry of Lewiston. Rev. d.
Randall offered resolution favoripg the
passage of the proposed amendments to the
prohibtory law by the legislature, making it
Imprisonment for the first offensa and the
payment of United States tax prima facie
evidence of being dealer in liquors, which
was passed unanimously l.. +. Carleton
winthrop, county attorney of Kennebec,
made remarks relating to this matter. The
resolution was signed by all the parties at
tending the association. Rev Mr. Randell
was chosen committee 10 present it to the
temperance committee of the legislature
ESSAYS reviewing the prophetic conference
held last November at Chicago, whose prime
Object was the discussion of premillenium
views relating to the second coming of
Christ, were read by Rev. S. w. f. Holmes
OF Hallowell and II. Hewett of New Sharon.
Remarks by S. j NJ. Frost of Skowhegan
and ID. b. Holt of Fairfield were also made
on the same subject. The color line of the
Freedmens Aid Society was discussed by
Rev. N. Clifford and Bishop Walden
The evening meeting was largely attended
Kew. ii Hewett of New Sharon conducted
the opening services. Bishop J. N. Walden
OF Chattanooga, Tenn, preached powerful
sermon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
A CAPTAINS Fortunate Discovery.

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth, plying
between Atlantic City and n. Y, had been
troubled with cough so that he was unable
to sleep, and was induced to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. 1t not on
" gave him instant relief, but allayed the
extreme soreness in his breast. His children
were similarly affected and a single dose had
the same happy effect. DR.. Kings New dis
coyerv is now the standard remedy in the
Coleman household and on board the schoon-
er.
Free Trial Bottles of this Standard Remedy
at Devine & Coughlin's Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
VASSALBORO.

Town meeting is being talked of just a
little easy.-John Withee and Homer Harris
horn will manage a social dance at Citizens
Hall, Friday evening next.-Collector James
<. Gates reports that tax payers are paying
up their taxes in good shape.-Rev F. H.
Vinsl has lately accepted call to become
pastor of the Baptist church in this village
and viii move into the Daniel Shorey house
some time this week.-The house of John
Nelson in Winslow, about one and half
miles from this place. was destroyed by fire,
Sunday morning, between 2 and 3 O'Clock.
No insurance. considerable quantity of
wood is being hauled to this market at prices
ranging from So 80 to 50 Is for soft and
from So 80 to 81 90 cord for hard, the
latter being the outside price for dry hard
wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
READFIELD.

AT the annual meeting of Lafayette Lodge
No. 4s. F. & A. M, the following officers
were chosen for the ensuing year; II. O.
Nickerson, NJ; S. S. Willard, S. W; e.
Storms. j. w :; G. Smith, S. ID !; 5. Z. Aim
ball. j. D.; r. Mcdonald, T.. Geo. w
Manter. S. w. A. Wright. 2. Morrill,, 5: j.
Halves, Financial Committee. town mas
lost a valued citizen in the death OF Mr.. Da.
vid r. Sampson of the Hill, who passed
awav Monday afternoon. His illness was
gastric fever, coming upon a system long
Suffering from general prostration.-Mr. and
Mrs. David Stevens are both confined to the
house by reason of catarrhal fever.-Msny
apples are being shipped from onr station
now. having been bought some tins since by
parties from Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

railroad man informs us that Supt
Tucker has issued orders that the track shall
be pa;rolled by section hands in front of all
night trains, the object being to guard against
broken rails and distractions which might
result ia accidents. Between this city and
the track short time before the 8 o'clock
train, also the Pullmans and the o'clock
morning train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
OAKLAN ID.

Samuel Blaisdell, Esq, one of the wealth.
lest and most respected citizens died at his
residence on Church street Monday, the 7th
inst. Mr.. Blaisdell was for several years
one of the sclectmen IN West Waterville and
has been engaged more recently in the -four
and corn milling business. He has been in de-
clning he alth since Nav last and his death
was not altogether unexpected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

We have received sample copy of the
"Kennebec Democrat" Ben Bunker's latest
venture in journalism. 1t is published at
Waterville, and is evidently a paper after
Ben's own teart, as much of the excellent
matter which it contains is modelled by our
says 1.-The Kennebec Democrat will be
democratic seven days in the week, hot or
cold, sunshine or darkness"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

&S-Mrs. E. A. Mansir, from Owen,
Moore & Co, Portland, can be found at the
rooms of Miss l.. r Buck, Water ST., where
she will be pleased to show an assortment o.
French and Domestic corsets. with waist fol
ladies and children, of most approved styles,
very much cheaper than usually charged BY
canvassers. Ladies will find it to their ad
vantage to call and examine stock. Goods
from one dollar up. Jan2Odtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
MT. VERNON.

The friends of Rev. NJ. E. King met at the
masonic Hall OF Mt. Vernon on the evening
Of Feb. LIST and made him cash donation of
oz' w. A Christmas present, most in cash,
W. was also given recently, making in all S44 90.
none OF this is reckoned in his salary which
always promptly paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

H-The Forest City granulated sugar is &C.
knowleiged fully equal if not superior to any
in the market. 1t is guaranteed strictly
pure and only the highest grades of sugar are
used in its manufacture. 1t is kept exclu-
sively by the best grocers everywhere.
jan25ltw3m
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nALLOWELL-

The aldermen will meet on this (Wednes-
day) evening to revise the list of voters.
The Congregational society will hold a
soclable with picnic supper at the residence
OF VIM. T. Atherton near the quarries Thurs
gay afternoon aud evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

Mr. J. S. Hendee succeeded in obtaining
some hne photographs of the hall Monday
afternoon after the decorations had been
completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

Ne Ladies of the Universalist parish
will meet in their vestry this afternoon and
serve a simple picnic supper after attending
to business. In the evening all who take
part in Authors Festival will meet for re-
hersal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

The number of trustees of the Kennebec
SAVING Bank has been increased to seven
Mr.. II. v B. Chase and DR.. J. F. Hill hav
ing been added to the Board
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

The cries of AN English sparrow which got
imprisoned in the water pipe at the rear of
the POST ofh:e yesterday morning drew the
attention Of bystanders and the bird was lib.
Grated after considerable dffi.ulty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

Mrs. Mary A. Livermore will lecture in
Augusta about the first of March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
MISS A. C. MORGANS SCHOOL

FOR YOUNG LADIES, Portsmouth, N. II.
reopens Sept. gid. j. WHITTIER says: "a better
healthier and pleasanter place for a school could
scarr.,ly be found in New England"
iune1Odeoda2tEwl7t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

The monthly reception at s.. GATHERINGS
usll will be discontinued until after Lent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

DON'T disgust everybody by hawking, blow
ing ana splitting. but use DR.. Sage's Catarrh
hemedy and be cured. feb7W&S&W1wnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
70 n embers of the Legislature.

70 n embers Of the Legislature.
The price of the Daily kennebec Journal is as
follows;
single copies, Be
10 copies or more' 21-2c
an So - &c
reprc sentative of the Journal will hereafter be
4, the lobby of the House each day ii II O'Clock,
m the ale of he paper. and to take orders for extra
,oies FER the next day He will also receive orders
or comp iments, aud deliver them, transact other
husiness fer the Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
Every WOrkingman
SHOULD READ THE
TALKS WITH THE PEOPII II

workingman says: 81 wasn't used to seeing the
HERALD much before they out but do now because
think that with these talks the HERALD is doing the
best thing for the labor question There's another thing
the HERALDs liked for too and that's the profit sharing
scheme These things show that your paper is interested
in workingmen and that it isn't all talk"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

Judge Libbey is holding court at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

The schooner Fred w. Chase, before re-
ported ashore below Charleston, is a total
wreck The Chase was built in Wiscasset
in 1882, register 594 tons, and owned by j..
Manchester Haynes, E. G.. Allen, M. V. b.
Chase, Elias Mllliken and others of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
HOrsfOTd's Acid Phosphate

DR.. A. N. Krout, Van Vert, O., says: IL
found it decidedly beneficial in nervous ex'
haustion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09

Miss Ena Chadbourne was surprised by a
party Of some forty of her young friends last
Saturday, it being her birthday. She was at
ancjghbors and being called home the entire
party received her. The young lady was the
recipient of set Of handsome opera glasses
and a gold watch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
Domestic and Housekeeping Goods.

FOR several weeks have been making Annual Sale Of
housekeeping tho moot oo
hense assortment that have ever liable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-02-09
Handbags.

| am now showing an entire
ly new line of these goods,
purchased especially for
this sale.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-05

Bar AssOciatiOn.-T fir stannual
meeting of the West Virginia Bar Asso-
citation was held at Berkeley Springs
last week. Hon. Joseph Sprigg presi-
ded. \ number of new members were
admitted. Papers OH various subjects
were read and discussed by the members.
F. NJ. Reynolds, treasurer, made report
of a cash balance ih the treasury of over
500. Officers for the next year were
elected rs follows: President, Judge,
John j. Jacob; Vice Presidents, Messrs
w. Z. Hubbard, George Z. Price, d. c -.
Gallaher and B. NJ. Amber; Secretary
w. p. Wiley; Treasurer, L. NJ. Rey-
nolds; Executive Committee, Messrs.
III. NJ. Russell, John w. Mason, C. w.
Daley, E. B. Knight and John A.
Hutchinson. Several changes were
made in the constitution and bylaws of
the Association and various subjects
were referred to appropriate committees
to be hereafter reported upon. The
banquet very enjoyable affair-was
held on Friday night, and the Associa-
ion adjourned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-05
PersonaI.-Mr. II. w. Potts has

PersOnaI.-Mr. III. w. Potts has
gone to Pittsburg, Pa, where he will be
engaged on engineering work-laying
out routes for new system of cable
street railways. Mr.. Hugh p. Allen
will have position on the same corps.
Rev. 3. F. Bausman, of the Reformed
Church, is at Mercersburg, Pa, this
week, attending a conference of minis
tiers of that denomination.
Circuit Court Clerk Latimer came up
from Charlestown and spent Sunday
with his family, who are visiting MIS-
Latimer's relatives here.
Mr.. Samuel d. Barnhart, of Roanoke,
was called here on Friday by the death
of his mother. lie returned home on
Tuesday.
Mr.. w. C. Lambert, former typo of
the REGISTER office, lately of Salisbury,
Md, is home on visit. He is as fat as
ever.
Mr.. George Shackelford, who has been
attending school at Lexington, is visit
ing friends in this locality.
Mrs. j. F. Legge, of Washington, has
been in Shcpherdstown visiting her
parents the present week.
Mr.. John IL. Duke, former proprie-
tor of the Entler Hotel in this place, has
been in town this week.
Miss Sallie II. Miller is visiting her
unce's family at Bartonsvilie, Fred
erick county, Va.
Rev. 4. \. p. Neel, of the NJ. +.
Church South, is in Southwest Virgnia
visiting friends.
Messrs. Tom and John Middleton, of
Baltimore, are here to spend part of the
summer.
Miss Helen johnson, of Baltimore, is
visiting Mrs. Mary McAnly, in this
place.
Rev. J. c.. Bowman, of Hanover, Pa,
visited friends here this week.
Miss Rose Wagner is visiting friends
in Keedysyille, Md.
Mr.. Joseph A. CookIs, of Baltimore,
is home on visit.